Universities

International Medical Corps is working with universities around the UK to develop opportunities for students interested in humanitarian aid, global health and the international consequences of conflict and poverty, to explore these issues through our work.

Why not set up an International Medical Corps UK society or club? These clubs are run by enthusiastic student supporters and are committed to:

Raising awareness of International Medical Corps’ work supporting communities affected by conflict, disasters and poverty.

Encouraging students to consider careers in international development, global health or humanitarian response.

Raising funds for the vital work of International Medical Corps.

International Medical Corps supports the efforts of our University Clubs wherever possible, providing promotional materials, mentoring and expert speakers to attend events organised by the Clubs.

Where appropriate we also provide careers advice, volunteer opportunities, work placements and references for Club members.

If you are interested in joining or setting up an International Medical Corps University club, please contact us to find out more.

Case Study: Kings College London IMC Club

The Kings College London IMC Club is made up of around 20 students from several departments across the college. The Club hosts several events each year, including fundraising drives, awareness raising events and guest lectures featuring International Medical Corps speakers.

The clubs most recent successes include:

On World Aids Day, the Kings College London IMC Club completed a week of awareness raising events with a lecture featuring an International Medical Corps guest speaker on the global health challenges of fighting HIV/AIDs.

The club’s running team completed the Milton Keynes half marathon race in 2012, together with other fundraising activities, the Club has raised more than £300 for International Medical Corps’ work.

Representatives from International Medical Corps attended the Kings College London Careers Fair to speak to graduating students about the options of a career in international development.

A fundraising drive launched within days of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010 raised more than £1,000 in vital funds for International Medical Corps’ emergency response.

Joanna Baawa, President of the Kings College London IMC Club says,

The relief and capacity building work of International Medical Corps provides a lifeline for people in desperate need, who would otherwise be without help. International Medical Corps’ “relief to self reliance” ethos resounds strongly with this student body at Kings College, as we believe that by supporting International Medical Corps we will help make sustainable changes.